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My mother's final wish — and the right to die with dignity | Elaine Fong

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Hospice and Palliative Care

After 12 years of preparing for her end, she found herself fighting an she was fighting for her life to end. In hospice and palliative care, there are three main focus areas for support, comfort, spirituality and peace. It's a testament to our society that this level of care is available,. ranging from pragmatic to aand holistic if you can afford it. As a family, we decided to care for our mam at home. We watched ou tub vidios to learn how to give her hair cuts. On the week ends, we would sneak our mam into my sister's office and use the handicap accessible shower. This deluge of hot, steaming

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